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Religious SiteBhagwati Temple
Saptari
Recognized monument in Rajbiraj; devotees come to offer prayers daily.
Religious SiteChinnamasta Bhagawati Temple
Saptari
Renowned Shakti Peeth in Sakhda dedicated to the headless goddess Chinnamasta, one of the ten Mahavidyas of Tantra; documented as established in the 13th century by Shaktisimhadeva of the Karnata dynasty.
Religious SiteDakneshwori Temple
Saptari
Recognized monument at Pato; namesake of Dakneshwori Municipality.
Religious SiteGadhimai Temple
Bara
Hindu temple of Gadhimai Devi, an aspect of Kali, the goddess of power, situated in Bariyarpur in the central Terai.
AttractionGajendra Chowk
Saptari
Central square of Rajbiraj, formerly known as Tribhuvan Chok.
Religious SiteJanaki Mandir
Dhanusha
Ornate Janaki Temple in Janakpur dedicated to Goddess Sita.
Religious SiteKankalini Temple
Saptari
Prominent Shakti Peetha at Bhardah dedicated to Goddess Durga (Kankalini Mai); believed established about 350 years ago after farmers discovered a stone idol of Durga while digging.
AttractionKoshi Barrage
Saptari
Barrage across the Koshi River at Bhardah recognized as a monument; together with Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve it forms one of Nepal's 27 Important Bird Areas.
AttractionNarayani Stadium
Parsa
Nepal's second largest stadium after Dasarath Rangasala, built in 1981 with a capacity of 15,000 seats.
National ParkParsa National Park
Bara
Part of the Chitwan-Parsa-Valmiki Tiger Conservation Unit; about 90% sal forest; formerly a private hunting reserve; national park 2017
Religious SiteRajarshi Janak Mandir
Dhanusha
Hindu temple at Janak Chowk in Janakpur dedicated to the Vedic King Janaka of the ancient Videha Kingdom, situated near the holy pond Dhanushsagar and Ram Mandir; the site is tentatively mapped in the proposed World Heritage area of Janakpur.
Religious SiteShambhunath Temple
Saptari
Famous temple 12 km from Rajbiraj near the Mahendra Highway; a major draw for Indian pilgrims, especially during the Siruwa Mela held in the month of Baisakh.
Heritage SiteSimraungadh (medieval city)
Bara
Fortified medieval city founded in 1097 by Karnat king Nanyadeva; capital of the Kingdom of Mithila/Tirhut for over 200 years until destroyed by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq in 1324.
